Publisher's Synopsis
CANTO I. Invocation to the Muses.-Dawn of Easter on the shore of Purgatory.-The Four Stars.-Cato.-The cleansing of Dante from the stains of Hell.To run over better waters the little vessel of my genius now hoists its sails, and leaves behind itself a sea so cruel; and I will sing of that second realm where the human spirit is purified and becomes worthy to ascend to heav-en.But here let dead poesy rise again, O holy Muses, since yours I am, and here let Calliope somewhat mount up, accompanying my song with that sound of which the wretched Picae felt the stroke such that they despaired of pardon.
